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Reinhardt University Truett-McConnell College KSU Gwynedd Mercy College Southeastern University Berry College Geneva College| Shorter University | College of Our Lady of the Elms | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Shorter | Elms College | ||
| Location | Rome, GA | Chicopee, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,515 | 1,275 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #872 | #401 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shorter.edu | elms.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shorter | Elms College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,380 | $38,735 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,380 | $38,735 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,400 | $14,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,490 | $23,498 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,057 | $27,109 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Shorter | Elms College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 871 | 1,177 | ||
| Admitted | 849 | 1,070 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 90.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1290 | 1070/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 25, 2025 |
Academics |
Shorter | Elms College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shorter | Elms College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,418 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $258 |
Diversity |
Shorter | Elms College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 24% |
Students |
Shorter | Elms College | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Shorter | Elms College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shorter University is larger than than Elms College based on total student enrollment (1,515 students vs. 1,275 students)
Shorter vs. Elms College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shorter or Elms College?
- College of Our Lady of the Elms is 73.1% more expensive to attend than Shorter for in-state tuition ($38,735.00 vs. $22,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.1% higher at Elms College than Shorter University ($38,735.00 vs. $22,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shorter University than Elms College ($13,490 vs. $23,498)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shorter University are 57.8% lower than costs at College of Our Lady of the Elms ($9,400 vs. $14,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University than College of Our Lady of the Elms (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Our Lady of the Elms students is 35.2% larger than aid received Shorter University ($27,109 vs. $20,057)
Shorter vs. Elms College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Shorter or Elms College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Elms College or Shorter .
- The average SAT score at College of Our Lady of the Elms (976) is 7 points higher than at Shorter (969)
- Incoming Elms College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Shorter (21)
- Accepted freshman Elms College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Shorter (3.25)
- Shorter has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Elms College (90.9%)
Shorter vs. Elms College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shorter or Elms College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Elms College and Shorter.
- The graduation rate at Elms College is higher than Shorter University (58% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Shorter University earn on average $3,000 more per year than Elms College graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $46,300)
- College of Our Lady of the Elms students graduate with a $3,418 lower median federal student loan debt than Shorter graduates. ($25,000 vs. $28,418)
- Elms College graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Shorter graduates. ($258 vs. $293)
- More Elms College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shorter students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/